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USER´S GUIDE
USER´S GUIDE
• Read this User's Guide before you start using your P-touch.
• Keep this User's Guide in a handy place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 7500/7600 USER´S GUIDE USER´S GUIDE • Read this User’s Guide before you start using your P-touch. • Keep this User’s Guide in a handy place for future reference.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Before Using Your P-touch Thank you for purchasing the PT-7500/7600. Your new P-touch is an easy to operate, feature packed labelling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. In addition to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block formats, bar codes and auto-numbering functions.
  • Page 4 Failure to observe this may result in an Do not use a damaged power cord. accident or damage. Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any accident Do not overload the power outlet. or damage resulting from not using the specified AC adapter.
  • Page 5 WARNING Batteries (Alkaline/Rechargeable) Follow these guidelines to avoid leakage, or damage to the batteries. Do not use metallic articles, such as If the batteries leak, make sure the fluid does tweezers or a metallic pen, when not come into contact with your eyes, as this exchanging the batteries.
  • Page 6 CAUTION Tape Cutter Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury and damage of the P-touch. Do not open the tape compartment cover Do not apply excessive pressure to the cutter when operating the cutter unit. unit. AC adapter If you do not intend using the P-touch for an Always hold the plug when disconnecting extended period of time, please disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 7: General Precautions

    Depending on the environmental conditions and the applied settings, some characters or symbols may be difficult to read. ● Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark. ● Do not pull or apply pressure to the tape in the cassette. Otherwise the tape cassette or P-touch may be damaged.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Using Your P-touch ............. i Safety precautions ..................i General Precautions ..............v 1. Getting Started ..............1 Unpacking Your P-touch ............... 1 General Description ..............3 Top view & bottom view ................3 Keyboard & LCD screen ................4 Back light ......................5 Power Supply .................
  • Page 9 Entering an accented character ..............22 Entering a bar code ..................23 Entering a symbol ..................25 Formatting the Label ..............28 Specifying a label length ................28 Specifying a margin size ................28 Framing the text ..................29 Specifying the character size ..............30 Specifying the character width ..............31 Specifying the character style ..............32 Using the pre-formatted Auto Format templates ........33 Printing Labels ................
  • Page 10 Using P-touch Editor 5.0 .............. 54 Starting P-touch Editor ................55 Layout window ....................57 Starting P-touch Editor Help ..............59 Transferring Data To/From a Computer ........61 Entering Transfer mode ................61 How to use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library ... 62 Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager ............62 Transferring label templates from the PC ..........64 Adding a user-defined character image to the text ........66...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Your P-touch Check that the package contains the following before using your P-touch. PT-7600 P-touch Rechargeable battery pack (BA-7000) TZ tape cassette Strap belt CD-ROM User's Guide USB cable AC adapter (AD-18U or AD-18E) (The design of the adapter may differ by country.)
  • Page 12 PT-7500 P-touch Strap belt TZ tape cassette User's Guide AC adapter (AD-18U or AD-18E) (The design of the adapter may differ by country.)
  • Page 13: General Description

    General Description Top view & bottom view Top view Display Tape cutter button Keyboard AC adapter connector USB port (for PT-7600 only) Back cover Release lever Battery compartment Print head Tape cassette compartment Tape exit slot Bottom view...
  • Page 14: Keyboard & Lcd Screen

    Keyboard & LCD screen PT-7600 is shown here. 23 4 5 1 Left text alignment (page 33) E Caps mode (page 20) 2 Centre text alignment (page 33) F Insert mode (page 21) 3 Right text alignment (page 33) G Shift mode (page 20) 4 Justified text alignment H Code mode (page 20) I Power key (page 12)
  • Page 15: Back Light

    Back light Press g and f to turn on or turn off the back light. The back light can be used when you wish to see the display more clearly. The default setting is ON. ☞ Power can be saved when the back light is turned off. Power Supply The P-touch can be supplied with two or three power supply options.
  • Page 16: Batteries

    Notes on the AC adapter ☞ Only use the AC adapter designed exclusively for this machine. ☞ Disconnect the AC adapter if you do not intend to use this P-touch for an extended period of time. When the power is disconnected, all text shown in the display and stored in the memory will be lost.
  • Page 17: Rechargeable Battery Pack (For Pt-7600 Only)

    ☞ Make sure that the batteries are inserted so that their poles point in the correct direction. With batteries installed, the P-touch determines the remaining battery charge during printing and feeding. If a low battery charge is detected, the low battery indicator ()) comes on.
  • Page 18 Charging the rechargeable battery pack Insert the plug on the AC adapter cord into the connector on the machine and insert the AC adapter plug into a standard electrical outlet. While the rechargeable battery pack is charging, the charging indicator light lights up. Charging time is approx. 3 hours.
  • Page 19: Tape Cassettes

    Notes on the rechargeable battery pack ☞ Be sure to use the suggested AC adapter (AD-18U or AD-18E) ☞ Connect the AC adapter directly to the P-touch to use it immediately after purchase or when the rechargeable battery pack’s charge becomes low. ☞...
  • Page 20 Notes on tape cassettes ☞ Before installing the tape cassette, make sure that the end of the tape feeds under the tape guides. ☞ If the tape cassette to be installed has an ink ribbon and the ink ribbon is loose, use your finger to wind the toothed wheel in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until there is no slack in the ribbon.
  • Page 21 Flexible ID Tape ☞ For applications that require more flexible labels, such as around sharp bends and cylindrical objects, we recommend using Flexible ID Tape. ☞ Labels made with Flexible ID Tape are not designed for use as electrical insulation. ☞...
  • Page 22: Turning The P-Touch On/Off

    Turning the P-touch On/Off Press o to turn on or turn off the P-touch. If the P-touch is powered by the AC adaptor or batteries, the previous session’s text is displayed when the P-touch is turned on again. This feature allows you to stop work on a label, turn off the machine, and return to it later without having to re-enter the text.
  • Page 23: Label Type Modes

    Label Type Modes Selecting a Label Type Mode Pressing a allows you to select one of the two regular modes for designing and printing your own custom labels, or any of the six special modes available for printing labels pre- formatted for identifying patch panels, cables, connectors and other components.
  • Page 24: Rotate And Rotate & Repeat Modes

    After selecting the Label Type mode NORMAL or VERTICAL, the label text can be entered, formatted, printed and cut as usual. With the Normal Label Type mode, the entered text is printed horizontally along the label. With the Vertical Label Type mode, the entered text is printed vertically along the label.
  • Page 25: Flag Mode

    Flag Mode Labels printed using this Label Type mode can be wrapped around cable or wire with the ends stuck together to form a flag. With the FLAG Label Type mode, each block of text is printed at both ends of separate labels. The length of the unprinted part of this label is equal to the circumference of the cable or wire.
  • Page 26: Port And Panel1 Modes

    Port and Panel1 Modes Labels printed using these Label Type modes can be used to identify various components or panels. With the Port Label Type mode, each block of the text is printed on a separate label, making these labels useful for identifying different components or ports that are not equally spaced.
  • Page 27: Panel2 Mode

    ● BL. LEN. (block length): * For the PORT Label Type mode: 20.0 to 200.0 mm Default: 30.0 mm * For the PANEL1 Label Type mode: 6.0 to 200.0 mm Default: 30.0 mm ● FRAME: * For the PORT Label Type mode: OFF, 1 Default: OFF * For the PANEL1 Label Type mode:...
  • Page 28 ● BLOCK: 1 to 50 blocks Default: 1 LENGTH: 6.0 to 200.0 mm Default: 17.5mm MULTIPLE: x1 to x9 Default: 1 ● FRAME: OFF, 1 Default: OFF ● PRINT: IN ORDER, REVERSE Default: IN ORDER ● ROTATE: OFF, ON Default: OFF ☞...
  • Page 29: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Performing Basic Operations Choosing functions, parameters, settings and groups ” appears, press l to select the previous item or r to select the next ● If “ item. ” appears, press u to select the previous item or d to select the next ●...
  • Page 30: Inputting Label Data

    Inputting Label Data Entering and editing text Entering characters ● To type a lowercase letter, a number, a comma or a period, simply press the key for that character. To type an uppercase letter, press h to enter Shift mode, and then press the ●...
  • Page 31: Inserting Text

    Adding a new line of text To end the current line of text and start a new one, press n. “ ● ” appears at the end of the line. ☞ The number of text lines that can be printed depends on the width of the tape. Maximum Number of Tape Width Lines That Can Be Printed...
  • Page 32: Entering An Accented Character

    Deleting text To remove characters to the left of the cursor’s current position, press b until all ● of the characters that you wish to delete are removed. ● To delete all of the text: Press g, then b. Press u or d to select either TEXT ONLY (to erase just the text) or TEXT&FORMAT (to erase all of the text and return all formatting functions to their default settings).
  • Page 33: Entering A Bar Code

    For each additional accented character, repeat steps Press n. ☞ To type in an uppercase accented character, press (or press , then to enter Caps mode) before pressing the letter key. Entering a bar code The Bar Code function allows bar codes to be printed as part of labels. ☞...
  • Page 34: Setting Bar Code Parameters

    Setting bar code parameters Press g, then c. Press l or r until the parameter that you wish to change is displayed. Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed. Repeat steps until all parameters are set as you wish. Press n.
  • Page 35: Entering A Symbol

    The following special characters can only be added to bar codes created using protocols EAN128 and CODE128. Symbol Character Symbol Character Symbol Character (SPACE) Symbol Control Character Symbol Control Character Symbol Control Character FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 Entering a symbol There are 164 symbols and pictures available with the Symbol function.
  • Page 36 • To add a single symbol or the last one in a series, skip to step • To add a series of symbols to the text, press g, then n. For each additional symbol, repeat steps through Press n. ☞ A symbol can also be selected by typing in the corresponding code from the table below.
  • Page 37 Category Symbols 1 2 1 3 1 4 NUMBER PICTOGRAPH ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC PROHIBITION WARNING COMMUNICATIONS AUDIO/VISUAL...
  • Page 38: Formatting The Label

    Category Symbols OTHERS *A maximum of 16 most recently selected symbols are PERSONAL automatically saved in the PERSONAL symbol category. CATEGORY ☞ Once the PERSONAL symbol category becomes full , newly selected symbols will overwrite older ones unless the Symbol Save function is set to OFF (Refer to Updating the PERSONAL symbol category on page 44...
  • Page 39: Framing The Text

    Framing the text Press g, then B. Press u or d until the desired frame setting is displayed. Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text. The following frame styles are available. Frame Frame Sample Sample Setting Setting...
  • Page 40: Specifying The Character Size

    Specifying the character size The character size can be specified for all text in the label or only for the text in the line that the cursor is in. ☞ With the default character size setting AUTO, the largest possible text size is automatically selected depending on the width of the installed tape and the number of lines in the text.
  • Page 41: Specifying The Character Width

    Specifying the character width Formatting the Global width of all text Press t. Press l or r until G. WIDTH is displayed. Press u or d until the desired character width setting is displayed. Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text. Formatting the width of a line Move the cursor to the line of text whose character width you wish to change.
  • Page 42: Specifying The Character Style

    Width NORMAL NARROW THIN WIDE Size 6 points Specifying the character style Formatting the Global character style of all text Press t. Press l or r until G. STYLE is displayed. Press u or d until the desired character style setting is displayed. Press n.
  • Page 43: Using The Pre-Formatted Auto Format Templates

    Specifying the alignment for all lines in the text Press t. Press l or r until ALIGN is displayed. Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed. Press n. The selected setting is applied to the entire text. The following alignment settings are available.
  • Page 44: Printing Labels

    Template Tape Width Template Fields Sample Name Label Length 1 SYMBOL? 2 TEXT1? 24 mm × 101 mm SIGN 3 TEXT2? 1 NAME? 18 mm × 101 mm N. BADGE 2 COMPANY? 1 TITLE? 12 mm × 88 mm FILING 2 SUB-TITLE? 9 mm ×...
  • Page 45: Feeding Tape

    Feeding tape To feed out 23 mm of tape, press f. The message “FEED” is displayed. ● ☞ Press to feed out any leftover printed tape after pressing to quit printing. Printing a label To print out a label, press p. The message “WORKING”, then “COPIES” ●...
  • Page 46 ☞ If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing. ☞ Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears. ☞...
  • Page 47 ☞ If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing. ☞ Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears. ☞...
  • Page 48 Press r so that the second number in the range displayed below BLOCK NO. is flashing. Press u or d until the desired block number is displayed (or use the number keys to type in the desired setting). Press n (or p). CONFIRM appears in the Print Option menu. Press n (or p) to begin printing the specified number of labels.
  • Page 49: Storing And Recalling Files

    Combining special printing functions Many of the special printing functions can be combined, depending on various conditions, such as which Label Type mode is selected or whether a template is being used. For example, by combining the operations for the Repeat Printing function and the Numbering function to print two copies of a label with “1”...
  • Page 50: Recalling Text That Has Been Stored

    ☞ If the maximum number of characters has already been stored, the error message “MEMORY FULL!” appears in the display. If this occurs, an existing text file must be deleted before the new one can be stored. ☞ If a file is already stored under the selected file number, the message “OVERWRITE?”...
  • Page 51 Press n. The message “OK TO CLEAR?” (or “CLEAR ALL?” if all files were selected) appears. Press n. The text stored in the selected files is deleted. ☞ If you do not wish to delete the selected text file(s), press instead of step ☞...
  • Page 52: Machine Adjustments

    Machine Adjustments Various functions are available for changing and adjusting the operation of the P-touch. Selecting how tape is fed and cut The Cut function enables you to specify how the tape is fed out after it is printed. The settings of the Cut function consist of combinations of two different cut methods: cut-pause (where the machine stops printing so the label can be cut) and chain printing (where the last copy is not fed out to be cut, reducing the amount of tape that is wasted).
  • Page 53: Using The Auto Reduction Function

    Press g, then Z. Press l or r until CONTRAST is displayed. Press u or d until the desired setting is displayed, and then press n. Using the Auto Reduction function With the Auto Reduction function, you can select whether the text width (TEXT WIDTH) or the text size (TEXT SIZE) will be reduced if text that is set to the AUTO Size setting is too large for the specified label length.
  • Page 54: Updating The Personal Symbol Category

    Updating the PERSONAL symbol category You can specify whether symbols continue to be added to the PERSONAL symbol category (with the older symbols deleted) when the category becomes full (ON) or symbols are no longer added after the PERSONAL symbol category becomes full (OFF). (The default setting is ON.) Press g, then Z.
  • Page 55: Cleaning

    Cleaning Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned. Dust or dirt may become attached to the P-touch’s print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is used outdoors or in a very dusty environment. With use, the tape cutter may become covered with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape.
  • Page 56 Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers ☞ If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine’s print head. ☞ The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZ-CL4) is used.
  • Page 57: Using P-Touch With A Computer (For Pt-7600 Only)

    Using P-touch With a Computer (for PT-7600 only) This P-touch is equipped with a USB port, allowing you to connect it to a computer ® ® running Microsoft Windows . The enclosed CD-ROM contains P-touch Editor 5.0, which is installed together with the printer driver and P-touch Transfer Manager. ●...
  • Page 58: System Requirements

    CD-ROM Precautions ● Do not scratch the CD-ROM. ● Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. ● Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM. ● The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with your purchased machine only.
  • Page 59 Installing P-touch Editor 5.0 ☞ The installation procedure may change depending on the Operating System on your PC. Windows Vista® is shown here as an example. Start your PC making sure to log on as a user with Administrator privileges. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 60: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer driver ☞ Read the contents of the “Before installing the printer driver” dialog box, and then check [Yes, confirmed] and click [OK]. The installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the operating system being used. ®...
  • Page 61 The printer is detected, and then a message appears again, warning that no digital signature was found. Click [Yes] to install the printer driver. You will be prompted to register your P-touch online, click [Yes] and then click [Next]. If you have selected to register the product your default internet browser will be launched in a new window.
  • Page 62 ® For Windows Vista When the message confirming installation of software published by Brother appears, click [Install]. When prompted, connect your P-touch to the PC by using a USB cable, and then hold down g and press o to turn on the P-...
  • Page 63: Uninstalling P-Touch Editor 5.0

    For Windows 2000 Professional/XP Start (→ Settings) → Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs (Add/Remove Program) → Brother P-touch Editor 5.0 → Change/Remove Select [OK] to uninstall the software. Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog box to complete.
  • Page 64: Using P-Touch Editor 5.0

    Using P-touch Editor 5.0 P-touch Editor 5.0 makes it easy for anyone to design and print more complex labels, for almost any need imaginable. See the P-touch Editor Help for samples of various kinds of labels and details on creating, printing, and saving the labels. The following is the example for Windows ®...
  • Page 65: Starting P-Touch Editor

    ☞ The label length settings in P-touch Editor and the P-touch machine, may differ slightly due to minor variations in mechanical operation. Starting P-touch Editor Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0]. ☞ You can also start P-touch Editor using the following methods (only if you created the shortcut during installation): •Double-click the shortcut icon on the...
  • Page 66 The Help files allow you to learn step by step how to create a label layout. • When you choose [Check for Updates] with a computer connected to the Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center (http:// solutions.brother.com). Use the Brother Solutions Center to check for the latest...
  • Page 67: Layout Window

    Layout window Express Mode This mode provides easy label creation with text and images. The layout window consists of the following sections: 1Menu bar Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by function. 2Command bar The command bar contains the New/Open, Paper, Text, Frame, Image, etc.
  • Page 68 Professional Mode This mode provides full-scale label creation for creating the templates. The layout window consists of the following sections: 1Menu bar Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by function. 2Standard toolbar A group of frequently used commands (New Layout, Open, Save, Print, etc.) are provided in this toolbar.
  • Page 69: Starting P-Touch Editor Help

    ☞ See the P-touch Editor Help for details. Starting P-touch Editor Help This section explains how to start P-touch Editor Help for Windows. The following is ® the example for Windows Vista Starting from Start button Click [Start]-[All Programs (or Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].
  • Page 70 In the [New/Open] dialog, click [Help-How To]. Starting from P-touch Editor Click Help menu and choose P-touch Editor Help. Express Mode Professional Mode Starting from Snap mode Right click the mouse and choose P-touch Editor Help.
  • Page 71: Transferring Data To/From A Computer

    Printing the Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. In the [Contents] tab, choose any topic you want to print. Click on the Toolbar. Choose the range of topics to be printed, and click [OK].
  • Page 72: How To Use P-Touch Transfer Manager & P-Touch Library

    P-touch Library: This application allows you to manage P-touch label templates and other data on the computer. Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P- touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.1]. P-touch Transfer Manager starts up.
  • Page 73 Layout window 1Menu Commands are categorized into each menu (File, Edit, View, Tool, and Help) by function. 2Toolbar There are icons for frequently used commands. Click on one to access that command. 3Selecting the printer model (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Select the printer model to send data to.
  • Page 74: Transferring Label Templates From The Pc

    Explanations of the Icons Icon Button name Function Transfer Transfers the label templates and other data on your (Only for P-touch PC to the P-touch (when connecting USB interface Transfer Manager) cable). Backup Backs up the data you have transferred to the P-touch (Only for P-touch using the P-touch Transfer Manager.
  • Page 75 Drag the transfer data to the folder you created. Drag the transfer data from All contents, Layouts or another folder under Filter. When transferring multiple sets of data, you can move all the transfer data to the folder you created. Key Assign numbers are automatically assigned to transferred data inside the folder you made in the previous step.
  • Page 76: Adding A User-Defined Character Image To The Text

    Click [OK]. The data in the folder selected in the folder view is transferred to the P-touch. ☞ If you have selected specific data in the list view, only that selected data is transferred to the P-touch. Adding a user-defined character image to the text If a user-defined character image (a bitmap character not usually available on the P-touch) is assigned to a PF key, that character can be added to any label that you create on the P-touch.
  • Page 77 Using a template not linked to a database Using a template not linked to a database is the same as using any of the preset Auto Format templates. For details on using Auto Format templates, refer to Using the pre- formatted Auto Format templates on page 33.
  • Page 78: Using Downloaded Database Data

    ☞ If the Cut function is set to 1 or 3, the message “CUT TAPE TO CONTINUE” appears after each label is printed. Press the tape cutter button to cut off the label and continue printing. ☞ Be sure to cut the tape within 5 minutes from the time that the message appears. ☞...
  • Page 79 ☞ To search for a specific record, refer to Searching the database on page 70. Using database data in a Label Type mode This function enables you to select the range of database fields to print. Press a, and then select the Label Type mode as described in chapter 2. Press g, then a.
  • Page 80: Backing Up Label Templates

    Searching the database While selecting a database record to be used in a template or while selecting a database record whose data is to be added to a label, the database can be searched for records containing specific characters or records with a specific number. To search the database for a record containing specific characters: Press g and e until the search screen is displayed.
  • Page 81 Select the P-touch to back up from, then click The backup confirmation message is displayed. Click [OK]. A new folder with a name containing the current date is created inside the P-touch folder, and all the P-touch’s data is transferred to that new folder. Deleting all the P-touch data Connect the PC and the P-touch by cable and turn on the machine’s power.
  • Page 82: Starting Up The P-Touch Library

    Starting up the P-touch Library You can start up the P-touch Library and edit and print labels. Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P- touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.1]. The P-touch Library starts up.
  • Page 83 Check the items to be used as search conditions and set the search items. The search items that can be set are as follows. Settings Details This sets the method for combining multiple search items. If you choose Multiple Parameters AND, files are searched for those that satisfy all the conditions.
  • Page 84: Appendix

    Appendix Resetting the P-touch You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch is not working properly. Turn off the machine and then while holding down g and R, press o to turn the machine back on.
  • Page 85 Problem Cause Solution A label will not be printed if there Has text been entered? is no text entered. Is the tape cassette installed Check that the tape cassette is correctly, and is there enough tape installed correctly, and that there is remaining? enough tape remaining.
  • Page 86: Error Message List

    Problem Cause Solution All files stored in the internal Have the batteries and AC adapter memory are lost if the batteries and been disconnected? AC adapter are disconnected for longer than two minutes. All data stored in the internal Label files saved Is there enough power remaining in memory is lost if the batteries previously are now empty.
  • Page 87 Error Message Cause Solution • This message appears if no • Type in some text before text has been typed in when trying to perform any of BUFFER EMPTY! you try to print or Preview these operations. function. • This message appears if you •...
  • Page 88 Error Message Cause Solution • This message appears if a • Change the Label Type wide user-defined character mode or use a tall user- IMAGE CHARACTER image is entered when the defined character image. SIZE ERROR! Vertical Label Type mode is selected.
  • Page 89 Error Message Cause Solution • This message appears if a • Install a 24-mm-wide tape 24-mm-wide tape cassette is cassette. not installed when printing SET 24mm! an Auto Format template created for 24-mm-wide tape. • This message appears if a •...
  • Page 90: Bar Code

    Error Message Cause Solution • This message appears if the • Type in a value that is within value entered while setting the allowable range. the Margin, Length, and Block Length function is not within the allowable range. • This message appears if the VALUE OUT OF specified characters cannot RANGE!
  • Page 91: Machine Specifications

    Machine Specifications Main Unit Item Specification Input Device Keyboard (56 key) Display 16 characters x 2 lines (132 dot x 48 dot) * Line indicator and 15 characters = 16 characters LCD Contrast 5 levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) Back light Printing Print method...
  • Page 92 Item Specification Memory Memory size Maximum 2000 characters Other Features Frame 15 frame patterns Auto-Format Templates: 10 PC Interface Yes (Transfer Only) (for PT-7600 only) Transfer Function Download Templates and Image Characters (Max.10) (for PT-7600 only) Download Database x1 Label Type Normal, Vertical, Rotate, Rotate &...
  • Page 93: Operating Environment: Windows® (For Pt-7600 Only)

    Supplies Obtain tape cassettes from your nearest authorised dealer. Use only Brother TZ tapes with this machine. Brother cannot be held respon- sible for any problems caused by the use of unauthorised supplies. Do not use tapes that do not have the mark.
  • Page 94 Stock No. Description TZ-655 White characters on orange tape TZ-751 Black characters on green tape TZ-755 White characters on green tape TZ-951 Black characters on silver tape TZ-M951 Black characters on silver (matt) tape TZ-B51 Black characters on fluorescent orange tape TZ-C51 Black characters on fluorescent yellow tape TZ-D51...
  • Page 95 Stock No. Description TZ-D31 Black characters on fluorescent green tape (length: 5 m) TZ-M31 Black characters on clear (matt) tape 9 mm TZ-121 Black characters on clear tape TZ-122 Red characters on clear tape TZ-123 Blue characters on clear tape TZ-221 Black characters on white tape TZ-222...
  • Page 96 Strong adhesive tapes (length: 8 m) Laminated tapes with stronger adhesive, ideal for rough surfaces or harsh environments. Stock No. Description 24 mm TZ-S151 Black characters on clear tape TZ-S251 Black characters on white tape TZ-S651 Black characters on yellow tape 18 mm TZ-S141 Black characters on clear tape...
  • Page 97 Stock No. Description 9 mm TZ-FX121 Black characters on clear tape TZ-FX221 Black characters on white tape TZ-FX621 Black characters on yellow tape 6 mm TZ-FX111 Black characters on clear tape TZ-FX211 Black characters on white tape TZ-FX611 Black characters on yellow tape Security tape (length: 8 m) This tape leaves a checkered pattern when removed.
  • Page 98: Index

    Index Contrast function......42 copies ........... 35 AC adapter ........5 cursor..........20 Accent function......22 Cut function ........42 alignment ........33 cut-pause ........42 arrow keys......4, 19, 20 Auto Format function ....33 Auto Reduction function ....43 database record range ....
  • Page 99 left text alignment......33 indicator........4 indicators ........4 length adjustment......43 block number ......4 Length function ......28 bold text style ......4 length indicator ....... 4 Caps ..........4 local formatting centre text alignment ....4 character size ......30 Code ...........
  • Page 100 problems ........74 width......... 31 P-touch Editor width adjustment....... 43 installing........47 Transfer mode ....... 61 starting ........54 troubleshooting ......74 template ........66 uppercase letters ......20 recalling ........40 user-defined character image ..66 Repeat Printing function ....35 return key ......
  • Page 101 The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a • Class B digital device. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 102 Printed in China LW2458001B...

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